Archive · 31 Oct 2025
‘IT: Welcome To Derry’ Draws Strong Premiere Audience
A new TV show called ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ has started on HBO and HBO Max.
It's a story from the scary world of Stephen King's IT books and movies.
The first episode was watched by 5.7 million people in the U.S. in its first three days.
This is a really big number, making it one of the best series premieres ever on HBO Max.
It even performed better than another show called ‘Task’.
The show's second episode will be available a few days early on HBO Max for Halloween, but it will still be on HBO later.
New episodes come out on Sundays until the season ends in December.
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ premiered on October 26 across HBO and HBO Max.
The series premiere attracted 5.7 million U.S. viewers within its first three days.
This viewership places the show among the top three series debuts in HBO Max history globally.
The prequel series is set in the world of Stephen King's IT universe.
The second episode will have an early release on HBO Max on October 31 for Halloween.
- Who
- HBO and HBO Max
- What
- The premiere of the prequel series ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
- When
- Launched October 26, with viewership measured over the first three days
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To expand the world of Stephen King's IT universe
Official Data
Contextual Comparison
Viewer Numbers
Official Data
The show had 5.7 million U.S. viewers in its first three days.
Contextual Comparison
This is a strong start, ranking in the top three HBO Max debuts and outperforming 'Task'.
- Premiere Date
- October 26
- U.S. Viewers (3-Day)
- 5.7 million
- Platform(s)
- HBO and HBO Max
- Rank Among HBO Max Debuts
- Top 3
- Early Second Episode Release
- October 31
- Seasonal Finale
- December 14